§ 51. Sir John Barlowasked the Minister of Agriculture whether the restrictions that have hitherto been imposed on the export of poultry-breeding stock, day-old chicks and hatching eggs to Europe and other countries will be relaxed or removed as a means of re-establishing prewar connections with such countries and to assist breeders at a time when the market for breeding stock is limited in this country owing to the shortage of feeding stuffs for commercial and domestic poultry keepers.
§ Mr. T. WilliamsThe question of the export of livestock from this country to the Continent of Europe has recently been reviewed, and it has been decided that applications for export licences can be more freely granted in respect of poultry breeding stock, young chicks and hatching eggs, and also of pedigree cattle, sheep and pigs. Exports will not be allowed to an extent which would jeopardise the re-establishment of our own flocks and herds and the future home production of milk, meat and eggs.
§ Sir J. BarlowIs the Minister aware that this news in respect of poultry will 1602 be gratefully received by accredited poultry dealers in particular, and will he give his reply the greatest publicity?
§ Mr. WilliamsWe will do our best.